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2004 Acura Tsx

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Tsx years

Owner complaints for the 2004 Acura Tsx are substantially higher than the model-year median of 50.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

104 reports with mileage · 38 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seats. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports2 fire reports7 injury reports

What owners actually said

142 reports
25,500 miles · Jan 4, 2005
Seats

I OWN A 2004 ACURA TSX WITH 25,000 MILES. BEGINNING LAST MONTH, MY DRIVER SEAT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WHILE BRAKING, OR ACCELERATING. I FEEL IT IS VERY UNSAFE FOR A DRIVER SEAT TO MOVE AT ALL DURING DRIVING.*AK I CONTACTED THE ACURA DEALERSHIP WHO INSPECTED MY VEHICLE AND INDIATED THE SEAT MOVEMENT WAS NORMAL. I…

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I OWN A 2004 ACURA TSX WITH 25,000 MILES. BEGINNING LAST MONTH, MY DRIVER SEAT BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WHILE BRAKING, OR ACCELERATING. I FEEL IT IS VERY UNSAFE FOR A DRIVER SEAT TO MOVE AT ALL DURING DRIVING.*AK I CONTACTED THE ACURA DEALERSHIP WHO INSPECTED MY VEHICLE AND INDIATED THE SEAT MOVEMENT WAS NORMAL. I SUBSEQUENTLY CONTACTED ACURA CLIENT SERVICES, AND THEY TOO INDICATED THE SEAT MOVEMENT AS NORMAL. NO FURTHER ACTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN. I CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LETTER I FAXED TO ACURA CLIENT SERVICES, AS WELL AS A COPY OF MY INVOICE FROM THE ACURA DEALERSHIP, OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU REQUIRE.

NHTSA ODI #10105731

2,100 miles · Nov 29, 2004
Air BagsCrashInjury

CONSUMER REAR ENDED A VEHICLE AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10101737

8,800 miles · Nov 25, 2004
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury

MY 2004 ACURA TSX AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION (THE FRONT OF MY CAR HIT THE REAR END OF A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF MY TSX STRUCK THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF A LATE MODEL CHEVY IMPALA. THE IMPACT SET OFF MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG, BUT NOT MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG. I WAS DRIVING AND STRUCK MY HEAD ON THE ST…

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MY 2004 ACURA TSX AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION (THE FRONT OF MY CAR HIT THE REAR END OF A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF MY TSX STRUCK THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF A LATE MODEL CHEVY IMPALA. THE IMPACT SET OFF MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG, BUT NOT MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG. I WAS DRIVING AND STRUCK MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY TSX. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT CATCH ME AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION FROM THE INCIDENT AND FEEL THAT MY AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY. EVERY AUTO EXPERT, INCLUDING MY ACURA DEALER, SAID MY AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED OR MY SEAT BELT SHOULD HAVE CAUGHT ME. ACURA (THE CORPORATION) REFUSES TO EVEN INVESTIGATE THE MATTER, SAYING THAT THE CAR PERFORMED AS IT SHOULD HAVE. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS IS TRUE AT ALL.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10100526

Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2004
Power Train

1) CAR WITH 9000K DEVELOPS MECHANICAL SOUND WITH DECELERATING 2) TOOK IN CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL ON WIRE IN TRUNK AND THEY FOUND PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. I FOUND OUT FROM SERVICE REP THAT THEY HAD ANOTHER OF THE CAR IN THEIR SHOP FOR THE SECOND TIME WITH A SECOND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. A FRIEND ALSO HAD A TRANSMISSION PROBLE…

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1) CAR WITH 9000K DEVELOPS MECHANICAL SOUND WITH DECELERATING 2) TOOK IN CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL ON WIRE IN TRUNK AND THEY FOUND PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. I FOUND OUT FROM SERVICE REP THAT THEY HAD ANOTHER OF THE CAR IN THEIR SHOP FOR THE SECOND TIME WITH A SECOND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. A FRIEND ALSO HAD A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. 3) DEALER IS REPLACING TRANSMISSION. I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK INTO LEMON LAW AS THE WEB SEEMS TO INDICATE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND I HAVE 3 EXAMPLES OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

NHTSA ODI #10098809

Mileage unknown · Aug 28, 2004
Air Bags

(1) DRIVING ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE I UNINTENTIONALLY RAN OVER A SMALL PIECE OF SHREDDED TIRE, IT FELT LIKE I HIT A POTHOLE (2) AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER SIDE-CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NO DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BUT IT DAMAGED THE CAR'S INTERIOR CEILING AND PASSENGER SEATS. (3) CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SH…

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(1) DRIVING ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE I UNINTENTIONALLY RAN OVER A SMALL PIECE OF SHREDDED TIRE, IT FELT LIKE I HIT A POTHOLE (2) AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER SIDE-CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NO DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BUT IT DAMAGED THE CAR'S INTERIOR CEILING AND PASSENGER SEATS. (3) CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR INTERIOR DAMAGE BY THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG FALSE DEPLOYMENT. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10088721

2,948 miles · Aug 18, 2004
Air BagsInjury

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DROVE OVER SOME DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. PASSENGER SUSTAINED SHOULDER BRUISES DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10089209

Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2004
Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES IN MY CAR WHEN HEAVY BRAKING IS DONE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS OR SO. MY CAR HAS 13,000 MILES ON IT. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10080684

2,600 miles · Jul 2, 2004
Tires

PURCHASED FROM JAY WOLFE ACURA, KANSAS CITY, MO: 2004 ACURA TSX, 2700 MILES, PURCHASED 6/7/04. NO POTHOLES, CRACKS, CURBS, ETC. HIT WITH VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING IN ROAD ANYWAY. *AK FAILURE: FRONT PASSENGER SIDWALL BLOWOUT AT RIM--FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT; FRONT PASSENGER RIM DAMAGED DUE TO BL…

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PURCHASED FROM JAY WOLFE ACURA, KANSAS CITY, MO: 2004 ACURA TSX, 2700 MILES, PURCHASED 6/7/04. NO POTHOLES, CRACKS, CURBS, ETC. HIT WITH VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING IN ROAD ANYWAY. *AK FAILURE: FRONT PASSENGER SIDWALL BLOWOUT AT RIM--FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT; FRONT PASSENGER RIM DAMAGED DUE TO BLOWOUT AND MOVING CAR INTO SAFE LOCATION; REAR PASSENGER BUBBLE AND START OF TIRE SEPARATION AT RIM--REAR END IN ALIGNMENT. (DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW REAR COULD BE IN ALIGNMENT IF A POTHOLE WAS HIT) CORRECTION: $825.00--REPLACED 2 TIRES; REPLACED 1 ACURA RIM; 1 FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT PLUS SHOP FEES AND TAXES.

NHTSA ODI #10079213

300 miles · May 27, 2004
Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT A LOW SPEED AND THE GEARS WERE BEING CHANGED TO A LOWER GEAR, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10074404

14,500 miles · May 15, 2004
Seats

DRIVER SEAT SHIFTS FORWARD IN RAIL UNDER HARD BRAKING. BEEN TO DEALER TWICE. FIRST TIME DEALER SAID CALLED ACURA TECH HOTLINE AND TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. SECOND TIME CLAIMED NORMAL ALSO.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10072652

Official recalls

3

13V093000 · Electrical System; Engine And Engine Cooling

Mar 15, 2013

Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Electrical System

Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.

Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.

Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.

10V174000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections

Apr 29, 2010

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING OIL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA CLIENT SERVICES AT 1-800-382-2238.

04V429000 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights

Sep 3, 2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE WIRE HARNESS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK HINGE AREA IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND OVER TIME COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS OPENED AND CLOSED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A DAMAGED HARNESS CAN CAUSE A BLOWN FUSE, A SHORT CIRCUIT AND IT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACK-UP LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHT FUNCTION. LOSS OF A TAIL LIGHT COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS AND IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRUGATED PLASTIC TUBING OVER THE HARNESS TO PREVENT FUTURE DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.